Amanda and I met in boarding school longer ago than I would like to admit, and since then we have stayed the closest of friends. While I am happy to say that Amanda and I are now lucky to live near one another in NYC, there were a few years when I lost her to the west coast, and she took up residence in St. Helena in Napa Valley. During her time in St. Helena, Amanda interned at the French Laundry and later was a Sommelier at The Martini House where she met her handsome husband who just happens to be a culinary wizard in the kitchen! Now that she lives in NYC, Amanda is the Wine Director at Dovetail Restaurant on the Upper West Side in Manhattan.
Amanda is a dear friend of mine, but she also is an expert in food and wine, and just happens to have impeccable taste and style!
I'm thrilled to have Amanda sharing her top "4 Items Under $50 and 1 Splurge Wish List" with us today! Here is what she chose...